Heather Burch
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Pediatrics
Children's Specialized Hospital
03.2023 - Current
- Provide care for a complex pediatric population including tracheostomy and gastrostomy dependent children.
- Assume the role as Charge Nurse and precept new nursing staff.
- Promote a healing environment within the pediatric unit by maintaining cleanliness standards and adhering to infection control protocols.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide optimal care for pediatric patients.
- Serve as an advocate for the rights of pediatric patients, ensuring their needs are met throughout treatment plans consistently prioritizing their best interests.
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Deborah Heart And Lung Center
08.2021 - 01.2024
- Optimized patient care by scrubbing and circulating for all cardiac and vascular surgeries.
- Prevented infections and maintained a sterile environment through diligent adherence to infection control guidelines.
- Served as a reliable resource for colleagues in navigating complex case scenarios, offering expertise on various surgical interventions and troubleshooting challenges encountered during procedures.
- Trained new scrub and circulating nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular Step Down Unit
Jersey Shore University Medical Center
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Developed strong rapport with patients easing anxieties during transitions of care from intensive care units.
- Promoted a culture of patient safety by consistently following proper protocols for medication administration, falls prevention, and pressure ulcer management.
- Reduced readmission rates for patients with chronic conditions through comprehensive discharge planning and thorough patient education.
- Utilized advanced clinical skills to manage complex patients, including those requiring telemetry monitoring and ventilator support.
Education
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing -
William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ2022
Associate Degree In Nursing -
Brookdale Community College
Lincroft, NJ2021
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Pediatrics
Children's Specialized Hospital
03.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular Step Down Unit
Jersey Shore University Medical Center
03.2022 - 03.2023
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Deborah Heart And Lung Center
08.2021 - 01.2024
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing -
William Paterson University of New Jersey
Associate Degree In Nursing -
Brookdale Community College